Question

a dessert recipe calls for $2\frac{1}{2}$ cups of milk and makes 5 servings. how many cups of milk are needed for 8 servings?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to fraction

$2\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2}$

Step2: Find milk per serving

$\text{Milk per serving} = \frac{\frac{5}{2}}{5} = \frac{5}{2} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{1}{2}$

Step3: Calculate milk for 8 servings

$\text{Total milk} = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 = 4$

Answer:

4 cups